Do the skin prep procedure as close to the time of surgery as possible.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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While examining the 82-year-old client's preoperative laboratory blood tests, the nurse finds the client's serum sodium level to be 139 mEq/mL. What is the nurse's best action?
A. Increase the IV flow rate. B. Initiate oxygen therapy by mask. C. Document the finding as the only action. D. Notify the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
A patient is receiving cidofovir (Vistide) as part
of treatment for a viral infection, and the nurse is preparing to administer probenecid, which is also ordered. Which is the rationale for administering probenecid along with the cidofovir treatment? a. Probenecid has a synergistic effect when given with cidofovir, thus making the antiviral medication more effective. b. The probenecid also prevents replication of the virus. c. Concurrent drug therapy with probenecid reduces the nephrotoxicity of the cidofovir. d. The probenecid reduces the adverse gastrointestinal effects of the cidofovir.
When caring for the menopausal woman, nurses need to be empathetic in approaching which of the following areas? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Administering medications 2. Health teaching 3. Providing physical care 4. Counseling 5. Encouraging hormone therapy
Determine S.G.'s daily fluid maintenance requirements. How can her parents ensure this
intake and determine adequate hydration status? What will be an ideal response?